Kansas lawmaker from Hutchinson found dead in Topeka hotel room

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TOPEKA, Kan. -- Hours after taking part in what she called a historic vote, a Kansas state lawmaker was found dead on Wednesday. The body of Representative Patsy Terrell of Hutchinson was discovered in her hotel room. Her campaign treasurer, Steve Snook, confirmed the news on her Facebook page:

Topeka police say they were called to the Ramada Inn on a death investigation. Police don't suspect any foul play in Rep. Terrell's death, and say everything appears natural.